Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic European Taylor Swift fans won’t have to look closely at the fine print on a grid to figure out who will be opening for her on which nights on the “Eras Tour” next year, as American fans did this year. Swift revealed Wednesday that Paramore will be preceding her on stage for her entire European tour. Additionally, she announced that 14 shows have been added to the lineup, all representing second, third, fourth or even sixth nights in cities that were already on the itinerary for May through August of 2024. “Really can’t contain my excitement because… we’re adding 14 new shows to The Eras Tour,” Swift wrote on social media. “And I get to travel the world doing shows with Paramore!! Hayley and I have been friends since we were teens in Nashville and now we get to frolic around the UK/Europe next summer??? I’m screaming???”
Ariel Marx and Este Haim on How the Music of ‘A Small Light’ Brought Fresh Shadings to Heroic Holocaust Drama
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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Musical tag-teaming doesn’t have results much more fruitful than what came about when the showrunners of “A Small Light” picked Ariel Marx to compose the score for the limited series and Este Haim to serve as executive music producer. Neither Haim nor Marx was in a position to take anything about the job lightly, given that the eight-episode series for National Geographic and Disney+ tells the story of a Dutch woman, Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis. Yet, in their very separate roles, both found ways to bring musical light or even levity into a drama that inevitably skews toward tension. Este Haim took on the EMP job for the first time with “A Small Light” after previously scoring or co-composing “Maid” and “Cha Cha Smooth” — on top of her day job as one-third of the rocking sister trio Haim. For “A Small Light,” she produced episode-ending covers of songs from the first half of the 20th century, performed by Angel Olsen, Moses Sumney, Kamasi Washington, Sharon Van Etten with Michael Imperioli, Remi Wolf, Weyes Blood, duet partners Orville Peck and King Princess, and her sister Danielle.
Marx, meanwhile, is one of the top rising names in film and TV composing thanks to her work on “Shiva Baby,” “Candy,” “American Horror Story,” “A Friend of the Family” and the new season of “Black Mirror.” They met up with Variety via Zoom to talk about their individual efforts that walked the fine line of making a Holocaust drama feel contemporary and palatable… but not too contemporary or palatable. Este Haim: Hopefully this isn’t the last time that we’re going to be able to work together. I just want to touch the hem of Ariel’s garment. Ariel
Andrew Ridgeley on ‘Wham!’: “The music has a vibrancy and energy which appeals to Gen Z”
NME about the upcoming Netflix documentary Wham! – as well as the pop icons’ enduring legacy.The new documentary tells the story of the ‘80s pop duo Ridgeley formed with his late best friend George Michael, as well as the singles boxset that will commemorate the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Fantastic’.From 1982 to their final gig at Wembley stadium in 1986, Wham! scored five UK Number One singles – ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’, ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Freedom’, ‘I’m Your Man’ and ‘The Edge of Heaven’, later celebrating a sixth when ‘Last Christmas’ topped the charts in 2020, 36 years after it was first released. They’re all among those featured in the forthcoming ‘Wham! The Singles: Echoes From The Edge Of Heaven’ collection.
Michael Imperioli “forbids bigots and homophobes” from watching ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘The White Lotus’
The Sopranos, The White Lotus, Goodfellas or any movie or TV show I’ve been in.“Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with and am opposed to. USA! USA!”A post shared by @realmichaelimperioliIn response to his own post, the actor added that “hate and ignorance is not a legitimate point of view” and “America is becoming dumber by the minute”.Speaking to Variety, Ben Platt (Pitch Perfect) described the ruling as “backwards”.
Michael Imperioli Forbids “Bigots And Homophobes” From Watching ‘The Sopranos,’ ‘The White Lotus’ & Any Of His Work After Anti-LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Ruling
Michael Imperioli is taking a stand against “bigots and homophobes” and doesn’t want him to watch his work. The actor’s comments come after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a web designer could refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.
‘Into the Woods’ Review: A Tour for Stephen Sondheim’s Masterpiece Brings Broadway Brilliance to L.A.’s Ahmanson
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic In “Into the Woods,” the audience laughs at the gluttony of the Little Red Ridinghood character, especially in the earliest, most deliberately cartoony parts of the production. But in a sense, the crowd is getting off on gorging, as well, since this is the ultimate having-your-cake-and-eating-it-too show. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine weren’t too proud to cook up their 1987 classic with copious amounts of Mad magazine-style spoofery — or Looney Tunes-level laughs, even — and yet you can feel like those seemingly empty calories are justified, knowing you’ll be gulping back salty tears by the end. “Into the Woods” is as overstuffed with characters and ideas as any musical ever has been, but if everyone does their job right, you leave feeling like you’ve just been fed a perfectly balanced meal, and not a morsel more.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Spinoff In The Works At Bravo
EXCLUSIVE: Vanderpump Rules has had a major renaissance thanks to its recent “Scandoval” with Bravo and Peacock scoring record ratings for the show.
Adele Slams 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Tom Sandoval, Asks Concertgoers If They Know What He Does for a Living
Adele has entered the Scandoval chat. The «I Drink Wine» singer took a moment during a recent performance to address the drama, agreeing with a fan who called Tom Sandoval «trash.» While bantering with concertgoers during one of her Las Vegas residency shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a somewhat out-of-the-loop Adele asked fans to help her get caught up on the details surrounding the cheating scandal that rocked Bravo this year.
"Credit unions are one of the country's best-kept secrets but they really do change lives" - how the service could help you amidst the cost of living crisis
Manchester is known for its heart-warming community spirit.
Alejandro Garnacho should remember David Beckham's message if handed Manchester United No.7 shirt
Manchester United's famous No.7 shirt has weighed heavy on its owners in recent years and Alejandro Garnacho should heed David Beckham's timely advice if he is to take it on next.
Liev Schreiber Makes Rare Appearance With Son Sasha at 'A Small Light' Screening in The Hamptons
Liev Schreiber‘s son Sasha is almost just as tall as he is!
'Doubling Down With the Derricos': Deon and Karen Share How They Travel With 14 Kids (Exclusive)
, Karen, Deon and their crew are heading to Detroit for the summer. But instead of packing their kids up for one of the family's road trips, the Derricos are flying the friendly skies.Good thing Karen is a former flight attendant.«I got ya'll, I used to be a flight attendant, so this is a breeze,» she tells her family before she breaks down the tips for getting 14 kids — and their grandmother, GG — aboard a flight without a hitch.«I interrupt your regularly scheduled program to tell you to get your TSA pre-check and get that wheelchair because the pace cannot be slow.
TV Talk Podcast: Emmy Voting Coming Down To Wire As We Rate Contenders For Limited Series From ‘Dahmer’ To ‘Daisy’ To ‘Davis’ And More
Editor’s note: The interviews conducted in this podcast were recorded at Deadline’s Contenders TV event, prior to the WGA’s strike starting on May 2.
Murder Suspect and Victims Identified in EDM Festival Shootings; Soldier Accused of Killing Two Women in Gorge Campground
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The suspect and victims have been identified by law enforcement authorities in a mass shooting Saturday outside the Gorge amphitheater in Washington state that left an engaged couple dead and two other concertgoers wounded. Killed in the campground adjacent to the Gorge during the Beyond Wonderland music festival were Brandy Escamilla and Josilyn Summer Ruiz, both from Seattle, who were engaged to be married. Left wounded in the gunfire were Lily Luksich, who was reported to have attended the concert with the shooter, and Andrew Cuadra, aka August Morningstar. Accused in the shootings is James M. Kelly, 26, an active-duty soldier stationed at Washington’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Kelly, who joined the Army in 2021, was was shot by a Moses Lake police detective, ending the melee Saturday night. After being released from the hospital Tuesday, Kelly was booked on two counts of first-degree murder, two-counts of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree assault domestic violence.
Taylor Swift Announces 2024 International Tour Dates, Including U.K., Japan, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Australia
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Taylor Swift announced 2024 international dates for her Eras Tour Tuesday, beginning with a Feb. 7-10 run of four shows at the Tokyo Dome and running through Aug. 16-17 gigs at Wembley Stadium in London. Besides the U.K. and Japan, countries on the agenda for next year include France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Altogether, it was 38 overseas dates that Swift announced in Tuesday’s major rollout. “EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY,” she tweeted. “Can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates! Visit http://TaylorSwift.com/tour for more information on your registrations, pre-sales and on-sales!!”
King Charles Shares Sweet Photo With Prince William And Prince Harry On Father’s Day
King Charles is celebrating Father’s Day 2023 with a sweet throwback photo featuring both of his sons.
Bel Powley & Este Haim Co-Host 'A Small Light' Screening Party
Bel Powley and Este Haim are celebrating their new series A Small Light with a screening party at the San Vicente Bungalows on Thursday (June 15) in West Hollywood, Calif.
Scandoval Sends ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Ratings Through The Roof
Tom Sandoval’s cheating scandal may be playing havoc with his personal life, but it’s been pure ratings gold for season of “Vanderpump Rules”.
Elle Fanning and Kaia Gerber attend Bel Powley's screening party
Elle Fanning and Kaia Gerber supported friend Bel Powley for her screening party of A Small Light at San Vincente Bungalows in West Hollywood on Thursday. Actresses Elle, 25, and Kaia, 21, oozed sophistication as they posed for a picture next to the glamorous Bel, 31, who opted for sparkles for the evening. The National Geographic series on Disney+ tells the real-life story about a couple who had a pivotal role in helping Anne Frank hide from the Nazis, starring Bel Powley and Joe Cole.
Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Praised Their ‘Transparent’ Friendship With Raquel Leviss Before Cheating Scandal: ‘I Love Her So Much’
In her corner? Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix appeared to be on the same page when it came to their friendship with Raquel Leviss before Scandoval made headlines.
Brandi Carlile’s Phenomenal Weekend at the Gorge Showed Why We Don’t Just Need Joni Mitchell Back, but Lilith Fair, Too
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic No one could deny that there were star-driven aspects to this past weekend of shows at one of America’s most beloved outdoor venues, the Gorge, all of them headlined or organized by Brandi Carlile. That was apparent soon enough for anyone driving out of Seattle-Takoma Airport to make the three-hour drive to the remote amphitheater in the middle of Washington state, as the freeways were dotted with cars with “Brandi or Bust!” (or messages about the “Bramily”) emblazoned on their rear windshields. And Carlile wasn’t the biggest star appearing over the three nights. No one lords over a cult of personality right now, actively or passively, quite like Joni Mitchell. Not so very long ago, Mitchell was more or less seen as one boomer icon among many, yet she has somehow just in the past few years graduated — with no campaigning on her part, but with valuable microbursts of assistance from Carlile — to being arguably the most revered North American singer-songwriter of any generation. Bob Dylan can only be looking on a little jealously at how his old friend and rival has kind of quietly been pushed ahead of him in the line, even as she did not much more than stay out of sight and work to recover from a debilitating aneurysm.